Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Jaguar XK, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2010 Jaguar XK failed the safety check 0.72% of the time — 71% less often than the average 2010 passenger car (2.50%). Median odometer at inspection: 56,408 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2010
960 new Jaguar XK cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (681), Germany (91), Belgium (62).
- Average mass
- 1,725 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
25 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 100% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €134,230.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde13
- Band onvoldoende profiel8
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen7
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt6
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse6
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld5
- Band beschadigd4
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af4
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,091 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 380 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 592 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 82% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7.4% | 15.5% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.9% | 17.8% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| Brakes | 2.4% | 9.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.0% | 4.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
34 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 94% arrived as used imports, 3% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 12.7–13.5 L/100 km (about 17–19 mpg US), CO₂ 292–311 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XK 5.0 Coupe · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| XK 5.0 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.1 | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| XK-R 5.0 Convertible · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 10.7 | 13.5 |
| XK-R 5.0 Coupe · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 10.7 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2010 Jaguar XK.
| 2011115 14 Mar 2011 | Steering On certain vehicles, the Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pipes may have been manufactured using a zinc-nickel plating that does not meet the corrosion protection … |
| 2010237 21 Jul 2010 | Fuel System On certain vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine, the in-tank electric fuel pump may not be correctly activated following a vehicle start-up cycle. The engine m… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XK AND XF VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 27, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2010. THE POWER ASSIST STEERING (PAS) PIPES HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH ZINC-NICKEL PLATING THAT DOES NOT MEET FULLY THE CORROSION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF JAGUAR'S ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME IN SERVICE, CORROSION OF THE PAS PIPES WILL OCCUR THAT MAY LEAD TO PIN-HOLING OF THE PIPE.
JAGUAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JAGUAR XK AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XF V8 5.OL GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES. THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ACTIVATED AS THE FUEL PUMP RELAY IS NOT ENERGIZED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE START UP CYCLE. AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE COULD RESULT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Jaguar told its dealers about the 2010 Jaguar XK: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10231272 | Issue with iPhone 5 and 5S, and any iPods that use the lightning connector. |
| 10231271 | Seat Module DTC diagnostic help - Seats not moving in one direction |
| 10231268 | Incorrect diagnosis of Bluetooth connectivity |
| 10231266 | coolant pipe leak |
| 10231264 | Apple iOS8, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus issue affecting phone operation |
| 10231263 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231262 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231261 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231260 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231259 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231258 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231257 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231256 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231255 | Damaged Armrest Liner |
| 10231251 | Diagnosing the BMS when DTC B11DB-87 is logged. |
| 10231242 | Instructions for jump starting vehicles with discharged battery?s |
| 10231241 | Comprehensive Component Monitor- |
| 10231240 | Automatic transmission, rotary gear selector low level part |
| 10231233 | Unable to Login to SDD - Recommended TOPIx browsers screen is displayed. |
| 10231231 | XF Diagnostic process for Day Night Mode Activation |
| 10231230 | Diagnostic process for Drivers Airbag Warning Light |
| 10231228 | Climate Controlled Seats Diagnosis & Testing |
| 10231227 | New vehicle storage (Transit relay / Transit mode) |
| 10231226 | Steering Gear Transfer Pipe change |
| 10231221 | AM Frequency Stuck In FM Preset |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)